Equality law ‘will punish female drivers’
FSA criticises EU insurance plan.
Men should pay higher insurance*
*Say nine out 10 male Observer readers. Jill Insley explains why.
M&S eyes the women as it moves into car insurance
After successful trials, the leading retailer is adding motor cover to its growing portfolio of finance products. Rupert Jones checks it out.
The ultimate in gender equality…
... is for girls to pay more for their motor policies. Jill Insley looks at the implications of pending EU laws.
Don’t let bike cover put you in a spin
Born-again riders face big insurance for their machines, reports Margaret Hughes.
That’ll be three points – and £1,500
Speeding could result in a hefty hike in insurance, says Alexander Garrett.
Motor cover costs are revving up again
After a brief spell when prices began to level off, drivers now face a period of higher premiums. Sean Coughlan reports.
Baby, you can drive my car… at a price
Learner driver in the house? Adding your child's name to the family policy may not be the cheapest option, says Colin Cottell.
When it’s cheaper to write it off
Motorists in an accident could face losing a prime asset through falling car prices, writes Mary O'Hara.
Driving home the hot-spot danger zones
An alarmed Sean Coughlan discovers there's a growing chance that you'll collide with an uninsured driver.
Winner and losers in the esure ad wrangle
Michael Winner is making a fortune advertising motor insurance. But now his fellow actors want the advert banned because the group he's promoting won't cover them. Tony Levene reports.